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Causes: Human Services
Mission: The mission of WoMen’s Rural Advocacy Programs, Inc. (WRAP) is to provide safety; advocacy, and assistance for those victimized by domestic violence and sex trafficking/exploitation in Southwest Minnesota; as well as community awareness through prevention and education. WRAP promotes social change through equality, honesty, and an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.
Target demographics: victims and survivors of domestic violence and/or sex trafficking and exploitation
Direct beneficiaries per year: 558 individuals by providing 19,999 services within the 4 county service area
Geographic areas served: Lincoln, Lyon, Redwood and Yellow Medicine Counties in Southwest Minnesota
Programs: • 24-Hour Crisis Line: Access to an Advocate, day or night, to discuss options or be a listening ear • Safe Housing: Offer and discuss options for short and/or long-term emergency safe-housing • Emergency Transportation: Provide access to transportation options to ensure safety and security • Legal & Court Advocacy: Assist with the completion and filing of restraining orders, attend hearings with clients, inform clients about the court/legal process, act as a form of support, and help process the outcome of the hearing afterward • Safety Planning: Assist with setting up a personalized, practical plan that includes ways to remain safe while in a relationship, planning to leave, or after • Information and Referrals: Connect those with self-identifying needs to resources and support services to help them get through, over or under hurdles they are facing • Support Group: Support groups are available to those who have experienced abusive relationships. This can be in a group setting or one-on-one • Community Education: Raising awareness about domestic violence & support services available for individuals and their families • Systems Coordination: Walking alongside of individuals, helping them to navigate their way through resources /community resources and or the court/criminal justice process • Referral and Resources for those of Color: Access to culturally specific resources